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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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